Ohio Meatpacker Seeks Trade Zone Benefits for Veal and Lamb
Published Date: 10/30/2026
Notice
Summary
Atlantic Veal & Lamb, LLC in Ohio wants to start special meatpacking and processing inside Foreign-Trade Zone 40, which could save them money on import duties. This includes making all kinds of beef and lamb products, from fresh cuts to ready-to-eat meals. The change kicks off soon and aims to boost local jobs and business without extra costs for imported materials.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
FTZ 40 production allowed for beef & lamb
Atlantic Veal & Lamb, LLC submitted a notification to conduct production activity inside Foreign-Trade Zone 40 (Subzone 40Q) for a broad list of bovine and sheep finished products, including chilled and frozen carcasses and cuts, processed and ready-to-eat meat dishes, broths, and sauce bases. The notice was received September 30, 2026, and lists finished-product duty rates ranging from duty-free up to 6.4% and from 0.43 cent/kg to 4.4 cent/kg.
Duty ranges for foreign-source inputs
The notification identifies foreign-status bovine and sheep components that may be used in production, with duty rates for those inputs ranging from duty-free to 2.3% and from 0.43 cent/kg to 4.4 cent/kg for specified items.
Section 301 duties require privileged entry
The request states certain materials/components are subject to duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 depending on country of origin, and applicable section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41.
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